AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSeychelles Tourism & Culture Diplomacy: Seychelles is leaning into the GCC for high-value, sustainable travel, with the Seychelles Tourism Board putting Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi at the centre of its Arabian Travel Market 2026 push, including a planned Emirates MoU and deeper travel-trade engagement. Aviation & Island Access: Emirates also renewed its Seychelles Tourism Board and Ministry of Tourism and Culture partnership (dating back to 2013), citing 13% growth in 2025 arrivals to nearly 400,000, while Qatar Airways announced it will lift Seychelles flights from four to seven weekly from 1 March 2027. Local Business Spotlight: STORY Hospitality says it’s bringing a “Storyfication” corporate culture initiative to UAE, Seychelles and Morocco, alongside early results from its STORY DISCOVERY loyalty programme. Global Culture Exchange: Seychellois teens showcased Creole traditions at an International Children’s Cultural Forum in Moscow, sharing games and dances and strengthening youth cultural ties abroad. Travel Policy Watch: Thailand’s new entry rules start today, ending the 60-day visa-free scheme and cutting many nationalities to 30 days, with tighter limits at land borders.
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